Messhall Kitchen – American
Stepping into this spirited gathering spot feels like a return to the ultimate communal table, where the nostalgic charm of a modern mess hall meets the irresistible aroma of bubbling pimento cheese and golden-fried comfort. Diners pass around cast-iron skillets of decadent mac and cheese and baskets of warm, crusty bread, pairing smoky wings with the satisfying crunch of fried okra and charred, honey-kissed brussels sprouts. It is a vibrant celebration of elevated tavern fare, where every bite of velvet-smooth sweet potato confit and crispy fingerlings invites a sense of shared joy and rustic indulgence.
4500 Los Feliz Boulevard, Los Angeles CA 90027 https://messhallkitchen.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, keto, low-carb, high-protein, halal, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, clean-eating, dash-sodium-reduced, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, raw-food, low-fodmap, carnivore, aip, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners appreciate the extensive menu variety, noting that the diverse selection offers something for everyone seeking a casual meal. Celebrated for its approachable and relaxed atmosphere, the space is praised for being a reliable choice for low-key dining. Guests highlight the straightforward experience and comfortable setting, making it a practical destination for those looking for a simple, informal outing.
Menu
- Wings - $15: Choice of Dry Rub BBQ, Buffalo, or Seoul Q Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Crispy Brussels - $15: Thai herbs, sweet chili vinaigrette, fresnos Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Pimento Cheesy Toast - $15: hot honey drizzle, house pickles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Mac & Cheese - $15: 3 x cheese, herbed frico Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Fried Okra - $14: Old Bay rub, spicy ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Bread Basket - $15: Ciabatta, Country, Sweet Rolls, Butter, Maldon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Sweet Potato Confit - $15 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Cheddar Mashed - $15 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Crispy Fingerlings - $15 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Grilled Broccolini - $15 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Romanesco Gratin - $15 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Creamed Spinach - $15 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, High-Fiber
- Sauteed Wild Mushrooms - $15 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Unicorn Grits - $15 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pit Beans - $15 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Fried Green Tomatoes - $15 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Buttermilk Biscuits - $15: Preserves, Fennel Butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Heirloom Baby Carrots - $15: hot honey glaze, toasted pecans, crispy bacon, parmesan Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, High-Fiber
- Tuna Tartare - $20: spicy ponzu, avocado puree, cilantro, homemade tortilla chips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Raw-Food
- Chilled Shrimp - $4.5: cocktail sauce, Tajin, lime Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Atkins, South-Beach
- The Catch - $150: dozen oysters, dozen chilled shrimp, six scallops, tuna tartare, salmon poke, hamachi crudo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Grilled Oysters: garlic butter, asiago cheese, charred lemon, grilled ciabatta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Laguna Oysters - Baja MX - $3.5: plump, crisp meat with a mild taste of cucumber Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Moon Rocks Oysters - OR - $5.5: sweet, nutty oysters Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Salmon Poke Tostada - $11: sesame seeds, avocado, scallions, radish, dynamite sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Hamachi Crudo - $20: mango gazpacho, crispy onions, yuzu kosho Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Raw-Food, TLC
- Singing Scallops - $4: fermented chili vinaigrette, nectarine, shiso Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Mess Burger - $23: 1/2lb beef patty, cheddar, caramelized onions, b&b pickles, smoky sauce, brioche bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- All Day Pulled Pork - $21: slaw, dill pickles, Carolina Q, ciabatta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Turkey Burger - $23: American cheese, fried green tomato, bibb lettuce, dill pickles, 1000 island, brioche Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Loch Duart Salmon - $35: grilled salmon, grilled broccolini, sweet potato confit, Pulehu rub, yuzu beurre blanc Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Mayo-Clinic
- Smoked Baby Backs - Half Rack - $38: Carolina Q, fries, slaw Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Smoked Baby Backs - Full Rack - $55: Carolina Q, fries, slaw Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Beef Bourguignon Pasta - $38: braised short rib, parpadalle, bacon, carrots, mushrooms, parmesan Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- The Steak - $55: 10oz prime Flat Iron, Napa Valley Demi, everything butter, romanesco gratin Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Candida
- Sea Food Mac - $29: lobster, shrimp, crab, 7 x cheese blend, fine herbs, frico Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Far-Famed Chicken - $29: Mary's fried chicken, sawmill gravy, winter succotash, cheddar mash Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Filet Mignon Tid Bits - $31: wild mushroom ragout, garlic rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Shrimp Creole - $37: andouille sausage, etoufee, unicorn grits, NOLA Q Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Cod Florentine - $41: Icelandic wild cod, creamed spinach, fingerling potatoes, 5 herb gremolata Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Santa Fe Quinoa Tostada - $19: corn & black bean pico, avocado, tomatillo dressing, cumin lime emulsion, house red hot Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- The Bob Cobb - $23: paneed chicken, chopped romaine, avocado, egg, applewood bacon, cherry tomato, blue cheese, house vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- The Caesar - $17: lil' gem lettuce, avocado, croutons, grated parmesan, roasted garlic caesar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- The House - $18: artisan greens, pepitas, beets, seasonal fruit, purple haze goat cheese, pomegranate vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Junior BBQ Package - $75: 1/4 lb pulled pork, 1/2 rack ribs, 4 smoked chicken wings, 1 hot link, 1/4 lb smoked tri tip, plus sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Smalls BBQ Package - $150: 1/2 lb pulled pork, 1/2 Rack Baby Back Ribs, 8 smoked chicken wings, Hot Links, Smoked Angus Sirloin, plus sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Biggie BBQ Package - $240: 1 lb pulled pork, full Rack Baby Back Ribs, 12 smoked chicken wings, Hot Links, Smoked Angus Sirloin, plus sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Banana Cream Pudding - $15: Banana 2 ways, vanilla custard, marcona almonds, whip, cookies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Fudge Brownie - $15: Caramel sauce, graham streusel, served à la mode Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Seasonal Crisp - $17: Blueberries, spiced crumble, whip cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Messy Sundae - $15: The works! Dietary tags: Vegetarian
- Sorbet - $14: Seasonal selection Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Amaro Nonino - $15: Caramel & Sweet orange, delicate notes of apricot & saffron
- Averna - $13: Hints of Orange & liquorish with notes of myrtle, juniper, berries, rosemary & sage
- Amaro Angostura - $12: Rooty cola and liquorish with caramel and honeyed sweetness
- Fernet Branca - $13: bitter, herbaceous, medicinal and root-y like black liquorish
- Mimosa Combo - $50
- Bottle of Sparkling Rose - $50
- Breakfast of Champions - $15: cilantro & serrano infused vodka, MH’s secret bloody mix, citrus
- The Michi - $13: house bloody mix, Skyduster Dry Lager
- French 75 - $16: choice of gin or cognac, lemon, sugar, sparkling wine
- Aperol Spritz - $15: aperol, sparkling wine, soda, orange oil
- South of No North - $16: reposado tequila, egg white, cynar, cold brew, xoco bitters
- M.H.O.F - $17: four roses small batch bourbon, demerara, angostura bitters, orange oil
- Kids Cheese Burger - $14: fries or salad, fruit, and sugar cookie Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Kids Grilled Cheese - $14: fries or salad, fruit, and sugar cookie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Kids Chicken Tenders - $14: fries or salad, fruit, and sugar cookie Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Kids Mac N' Cheese - $14: fries or salad, fruit, and sugar cookie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Kids Grilled Chicken - $14: fries or salad, fruit, and sugar cookie Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Kids Grilled Salmon - $17: fries or salad, fruit, and sugar cookie Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Dog Beef Patty - $15: served with whipped cream and berries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Dog Turkey Patty - $15: served with whipped cream and berries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Dog Grilled Chicken - $15: served with whipped cream and berries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free
- Dog Scramble Eggs - $15: served with whipped cream and berries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Atkins, Lectin-Free
- Dog Grilled Salmon - $19: served with whipped cream and berries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about Messhall Kitchen
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Grilled Broccolini and The Catch both satisfy multiple diets simultaneously, including keto, gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, and low-carb requirements.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- The relaxed, communal atmosphere and extensive menu variety make this casual American spot a practical destination for family dining.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking a casual, low-key American tavern experience with extensive menu variety and diverse dietary options would most enjoy this restaurant.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- Messhall Kitchen accommodates mixed dietary needs with extensive options including vegan Grilled Broccolini, gluten-free Cod Florentine, and vegetarian Unicorn Grits.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- The review summary does not list specific complaints, though the 3.0/5 rating suggests a mediocre experience despite the menu variety.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Diners appreciate the extensive menu variety and relaxed atmosphere, describing it as a reliable, straightforward destination for casual dining.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Diners love the extensive menu variety, approachable atmosphere, and the straightforward experience of this reliable, low-key American dining destination.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- Visitors can expect a casual, low-key atmosphere with extensive American comfort food options including wings, mac and cheese, and pimento toast.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Vegan options include grilled broccolini, while keto, gluten-free, and low-carb diets are supported by dishes like the catch and grilled broccolini.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- The provided data does not include specific operating hours or current status to confirm if Messhall Kitchen is currently open.